A/N: So a complete overhaul of this chapter in an attempt to make it less jumpy and so progressive! Please review, all input is appreciated!
Chapter 2
"Just leaving." She grinned. Snape narrowed his eyes at her, nothing made her that cheerful, she was a nightmare in class, an insufferable know-it-all. "Bye Malfoy." She sang and the two Slytherin's swore she winked at the blond before sauntering out.
Ava swung out of the classroom and wondered what the hell came over her; she was never that flirty and she felt kind of shaky. She needed to clear her head and headed outside to the ruined Eagle Courtyard that overlooked the Black Lake.
She sighed tugging off her robes and baring her legs to the spring sunshine before sitting down on the bench. Bunching her robes under head, Ava undid her grey cardigan and slipped her black pumps and grey socks off. Closing her eyes she replayed her behaviour, and his.
'Arrogant little bastard.' The logical half of her brain snapped but the romantic side of her dreamed, quelling the logic. It was the most conversation she'd had with him…ever!
After meeting him on the journey to Hogwarts, 11 year old Ava's interest had been piqued by the arrogant, narrow minded, pale skinned, blonde boy. Ava was a naturally curious girl and the blonde boy was an enigma to her; something to solve. The five years she'd been working alongside him had yielded nothing notable and it frustrated her, so now this opportunity was not one Ava was going to pass on.
Ava loved the feel of the sunshine on her face and bare arms and legs, the wind whistled outside the courtyard, despite the degradation of the courtyard it was sheltered and the April breeze was non-existent to her.
'What to do about Draco?' She thought to herself, eyes closed to block out another of the senses.
She could transfigure herself but she wouldn't be able to change herself back. An animagus? No it's too much effort she countered. What about bewitching a quill and paper to follow him? Too obvious. Ava hated it when her brain didn't give her the answers she wanted.
While musing to herself, Draco stalked across the courtyard, he barely noticed the girl sunbathing on the bench behind the pillar, he sat on the bench closest to the broken wall and stared out at the Black Lake, whispering to himself.
"For crying out loud." He stood up and kicked the stone bench. "Fucking hell." He muttered now rubbing his big toe and hopping on the spot.
"Do you mind?" Draco whirled to see Ava King propped up on one elbow staring at him. He stared at the raven headed girl who'd raised one eyebrow.
"What?" He snarled.
"Some of us are trying to think, shut up?" She laid back down again, eyes closed, arms folded under her head. He sauntered over to her.
"Is that what you're doing?" He leant over her, blocking her sun.
"Move Malfoy." She smiled without opening her eyes.
"King, you little half-blood look at me when I'm talking to you." He growled. She opened one eye, desperately quelling the blush that threatened to cover her cheeks at his proximity.
"You know Malfoy. If I didn't know better, I'd say this is a good reason for you to look down my shirt." Ava grinned. He narrowed his eyes at her and leant closer.
"What if I say it was?" He whispered.
"I'd say you're not doing that great, you've stared at my face the whole time." She laughed watching him draw back.
"Get out of here King, I'm not in the mood for your shit." He growled sitting down on the bench at the front again. She stood, stretching and gathered her robes, stuffing them into her bag. He turned to stare as heard movement. He watched her cross her legs to slide one sock on, then another, and to pull her little black pumps on as well. He turned away quickly as Ava looked up.
"So, still trying to get a good view Malfoy?" She sauntered over to him and leant down, he looked up, eyes narrowed as she drew closer.
"What do you want King?" He growled, but said nothing as he leant forward as well.
"Not sure yet Malfoy." She whispered, breath ghosting across his lips. She could see the internal battle of whether to close the distance between them. She pulled back, tucking her hair behind her ear and smiled again.
"See you around Malfoy." With that she picked up her bag and left through a ruined archway.